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From £1,699 per person
21st April 2025 | More dates available
12 Nights | MSC Virtuosa
Get ready for an unforgettable no-fly adventure as MSC Cruises set sail on a sun-kissed voyage to the Canary Islands and Portugal aboard the stunning MSC Virtuosa. Formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, the Canary Islands offer breathtaking, rugged landscapes and miles of golden coastline just waiting to be explored! There's no better way to experience this beauty than from the comfort of the MSC Virtuosa, one of the newest, most innovative, and environmentally conscious ships in the MSC fleet. Indulge in luxury and cutting-edge amenities as you explore these captivating destinations.
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Prices shown are per person, based on two adults sharing a cabin and include all cruise offer discounts and savings.
The Bella experience is MSC’s entry-level cruising option, available to book for Interior, Oceanview and Balcony cabins.
With the Bella experience, MSC will assign your cabin within 4 days before departure. You cannot choose the cabin number or location and it can not be changed. Please note, the cabin you are assigned may have an obstructed view for oceanview and balcony cabins or a promenade view on some ships.
For bookings with three or four guests, you might be allocated two cabins on the same deck and side, subject to cabin availability.
Bella experience guests can dine at the buffet or one of the main dining rooms at no extra charge. You can submit a preference for early or late dining in the main dining room, but your request is not guaranteed. Your dining time is confirmed once onboard and can not be changed. The buffet is available for open dining.
Continental breakfast delivered to your cabin incurs an additional charge.
*Image is for example purposes and can vary depending on cabin assigned.
The Bella experience is MSC’s entry-level cruising option, available to book for Interior, Oceanview and Balcony cabins.
With the Bella experience, MSC will assign your cabin within 4 days before departure. You cannot choose the cabin number or location and it can not be changed. Please note, the cabin you are assigned may have an obstructed view for oceanview and balcony cabins or a promenade view on some ships.
For bookings with three or four guests, you might be allocated two cabins on the same deck and side, subject to cabin availability.
Bella experience guests can dine at the buffet or one of the main dining rooms at no extra charge. You can submit a preference for early or late dining in the main dining room, but your request is not guaranteed. Your dining time is confirmed once onboard and can not be changed. The buffet is available for open dining.
Continental breakfast delivered to your cabin incurs an additional charge.
*Image is for example purposes and can vary depending on cabin assigned.
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MSC Virtuosa’s namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC Cruises architects and shipyard partners at Les Chantiers de l’Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. This new cruise ship is one of the two largest in MSC Cruises’ fleet, along with her sister ship MSC Grandiosa, boasting an impressive array of guest features all coming together in perfect harmony to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience.
Sushi Bar
Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish sushi restaurant. This charming venues offer deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.
Teppanyaki
Step in, choose your spot at one of four cooking stations and watch your delicious Japanese dishes come to life, right before your eyes. Our expert chefs) cook with flair on an open grill: a feast for the senses that sees flames and the finest sizzling ingredients coming together to form delicious dishes you'll remember forever.
The traditional American-style steakhouse, Butcher's Cut, celebrates the skill of a master butcher. Serving specialty cuts of meats including dry-aged tomahawk) t-bone, as well as surf and turf, this is a true steak- lovers dream, cooked in an open kitchen, giving onto a relaxed and sophisticated restaurant, inspired by the Golden Age of America.
bbq
Days by the pool with the grill, what could be better! We realise that hunger can strike at any time and at the Atmosphere South Bar our expert chefs serve up fresh and tasty specialities hot off the grill 20 hours a day. Satisfy your cravings from our menu of freshly grilled food!
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Grab a taste of the sun with our delicious soft serve ice cream, fresh fruit treats from frozen drinks and coladas.
varies
Blue Danube is located on Deck 5.
american
The traditional American-style steakhouse, Butcher's Cut, celebrates the skill of a master butcher. Serving specialty cuts of meats including dry-aged tomahawk) t-bone, as well as surf and turf, this is a true steak- lovers dream, cooked in an open kitchen, giving onto a relaxed and sophisticated restaurant, inspired by the Golden Age of America.
mexican
The new fast-casual street food dining concept, offers a selection of Latin American and Mexican-inspired dishes and drinks to be shared and enjoyed in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, open for lunch and dinner. Choose from a tantalising array of dishes from blue corn tacos and nachos, authentic beef empanadas and tasty tamales through to tortilla soup or vegetarian tacos, all to be savoured with our selection of Top 10 Tequilas and Mezcals!
casual
II Campo is located on Deck 7.
international
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French master pâtissier Chocolatier Jean-Philippe Maury brings his award-winning touch to this coffee and chocolate bar boutique where enticingly sweet delights are created just for you in our unique open concept chocolate kitchen. As well as choosing from a variety of exquisite Chef created chocolate candies, guests can also create their very own chocolate bar right at the tablet stations. The boutique offers also a wide assortment of delectable French macaroons and fresh roasted coffee. No matter your preference, there is something for everyone.
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A gourmet ice cream parlour and French-style crêperie dreamed up by award-winning master pastry chef Jean-Philippe Maury. Located in the impressive indoor promenade, it's the perfect place to enjoy a mouth watering made-to-order crêpe, with your choice of delicious sweet or savoury fillings. Treat someone you love to our unique house-made gelato or sorbet. Jean-Philippe Maury's award winning gelato is made on the premises, using only the finest quality ingredients and fresh fruit purees.
asian
Sushi Bar
Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish sushi restaurant. This charming venues offer deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.
Teppanyaki
Step in, choose your spot at one of four cooking stations and watch your delicious Japanese dishes come to life, right before your eyes. Our expert chefs) cook with flair on an open grill: a feast for the senses that sees flames and the finest sizzling ingredients coming together to form delicious dishes you'll remember forever.
buffet
The extensive buffet area includes various multifunction corners serving international dishes, ethnic cuisine, healthy options and a multitude of other tastes. It’s the ideal place for enjoying a great informal dining experience with a spectacular sea view.
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Minuetto is located on Deck 6.
Exclusive
Located on Deck 19.
Exclusive
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant is located on Deck 18.
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This exclusive restaurant is a world of contemporary Asian culinary emotions.
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The Opera and The Symphony is located on Deck 6.
From exclusive evening entertainment to slow and rejuvenating spa days, you’ll discover unlimited things to do in your downtime while cruising! Here’s a quick glance at our favourite experiences onboard MSC Virtuosa
Galleria Virtuosa is located on Deck 6.
The longest LED Dome at Sea.
The indoor promenade features both Main and Speciality Restaurants along with numerous shops.
The promenade is destined to become the ultimate destination for socializing and entertainment possibilities for guests.
Horizon Pool is located on Deck 16.
An all-new entertainment concept combining breath-taking acrobatics, dance and live music to create exclusive original production specially designed for MSC Cruises ships. It offers avant-garde artistic and immersive performances combined with innovative technology, in a surprising mix of new expressions and experimentation that makes Guests feel part of the show. Twice a night, six nights a week, you will have the unique opportunity to see two original shows by Carousel Productions at Sea: AJEDREZ Inspired by the game of chess and ARKYMEA, the story of a scientist in search of a hidden world.
The shows take place only at the Carousel Lounge, which is a modern technology-packed venue. Guests can enjoy a cocktail with a pre-show followed by this unique experience.
TWO ORIGINAL SHOWS ON BOARD MSC VIRTUOSA
Twice nightly, six nights a week, on MSC Virtuosa you will have the unique opportunity to see two original shows by Carousel Productions at Sea, that combines innovative technology and avant-garde artistic performances, to offer you a surprising mix of new expressions and experimentation. Shows are performed exclusively in the Carousel Lounge, a glamorous and modern technology-packed venue, designed specifically to meet the needs of Carousel Productions at Sea. This custom-built lounge covers 1,000 sq.m. and can accommodate up to 400 guests.
AJERDEZ as of 26th June 2021
Inspired by the game of chess, this rock musical spectacular features a duel between two queens, as they fall in love with the same king and battle each other to win his heart. Throughout the story, the various characters of the chess board from bishops to knights will come to life, embodied by life-size statues, fighting it out to the sound of a ticking chess clock.
Book now your Signature Cocktail & Carousel Productions at Sea AJEDREZ show!
ARKYMEA as of July 17th 2021
The story of a scientist in search of a hidden world where the wildest ideas and the most ambitious dreams become a reality. With the help of a mysterious device, the scientist breaks through the dimensions to reach Arkymea, a mysterious place populated by extravagant characters always ready to surprise you with acrobatic feats and where magic amazingly comes to life around you.
Book now your Signature Cocktail and Carousel Productions at Sea ARKYMEA show
Atmosphere Pool is located on Deck 15.
Fun-packed festive celebrations with a Bavarian flair - decorations, costumes, games, music and of course beer. There’s even a Master of Beer competition and a 6-metre-tall inflatable beer mug.
An all-new entertainment concept combining breath-taking acrobatics, dance and live music to create exclusive original production specially designed for MSC Cruises ships. It offers avant-garde artistic and immersive performances combined with innovative technology, in a surprising mix of new expressions and experimentation that makes Guests feel part of the show. Twice a night, six nights a week, you will have the unique opportunity to see two original shows by Carousel Productions at Sea: AJEDREZ Inspired by the game of chess and ARKYMEA, the story of a scientist in search of a hidden world.
The shows take place only at the Carousel Lounge, which is a modern technology-packed venue. Guests can enjoy a cocktail with a pre-show followed by this unique experience.
TWO ORIGINAL SHOWS ON BOARD MSC VIRTUOSA
Twice nightly, six nights a week, on MSC Virtuosa you will have the unique opportunity to see two original shows by Carousel Productions at Sea, that combines innovative technology and avant-garde artistic performances, to offer you a surprising mix of new expressions and experimentation. Shows are performed exclusively in the Carousel Lounge, a glamorous and modern technology-packed venue, designed specifically to meet the needs of Carousel Productions at Sea. This custom-built lounge covers 1,000 sq.m. and can accommodate up to 400 guests.
AJERDEZ as of 26th June 2021
Inspired by the game of chess, this rock musical spectacular features a duel between two queens, as they fall in love with the same king and battle each other to win his heart. Throughout the story, the various characters of the chess board from bishops to knights will come to life, embodied by life-size statues, fighting it out to the sound of a ticking chess clock.
Book now your Signature Cocktail & Carousel Productions at Sea AJEDREZ show!
ARKYMEA as of July 17th 2021
The story of a scientist in search of a hidden world where the wildest ideas and the most ambitious dreams become a reality. With the help of a mysterious device, the scientist breaks through the dimensions to reach Arkymea, a mysterious place populated by extravagant characters always ready to surprise you with acrobatic feats and where magic amazingly comes to life around you.
Book now your Signature Cocktail and Carousel Productions at Sea ARKYMEA show
Galleria Virtuosa is located on Deck 6.
The longest LED Dome at Sea.
The indoor promenade features both Main and Speciality Restaurants along with numerous shops.
The promenade is destined to become the ultimate destination for socializing and entertainment possibilities for guests.
Check out our Himalayan Bridge to take an 80-m sky walk across a suspension bridge located at the aft of the vessel at a height of some 60 metres above sea level. A truly unique place to take your daily constitutional, with superb ocean views thrown in for good measure.
Horizon Pool is located on Deck 16.
Infinity Atrium is located on Deck 5.
The world's best-loved food show awaits you on the MSC Cruises fleet! Experience the adrenaline-fuelled creativity of an extraordinary on-board cooking competition for adults and junior guests.
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a star in our on-board talent competition, The MSC Factor? Then come and showcase what you can do in the most exciting talent show at sea. Whatever your specific talent may be, don’t be shy – come and show the world what it’s been missing.
For the young and the young at heart, two Car racing virtual simulators compete head-to-head in a race that will get hearts racing.
MSC Yacht Club Pool is located on Deck 19.
One of the most intricate and exciting water parks at sea, with three twisting slides, a ‘Himalayan Bridge’ and a range of pools, features and activities for all ages.
Tropical Pool is located on Deck 15.
Located on Deck 16
Watch the world go by with a drink in hand. The wide selection of bars and lounges on board MSC Virtuosa ensures that there’s always a perfect drink for every frame of mind…
This warm, elegant bar offers a carefully selected wine list and creative signature cocktails accompanied by the sound of live jazz music and a pop-up art gallery.
In addition, discover the Art Wall and the current exhibition of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, the pioneers of Pop Art.
Sit back and enjoy the fun with an exclusive signature cocktail at the Carousel Lounge, a glamorous and modern technology-packed venue, designed specifically to meet the needs of Carousel Productions at Sea. This custom-built lounge covers 1,000 sq.m. and can accommodate up to 400 guests. Guests can enjoy a cocktail with a pre-show followed by this unique experience
(not included in the cruise fare, limited spaces, a signature cocktail package needs to be booked).
This futuristic venue is much more than just a bar. It's an immersive entertainment experience.
Featuring Rob, the first humanoid robotic bartender at sea, the MSC Starship Club takes our guests to a different world.
Not only can Rob mix a range of signature cosmic drinks, he also speaks 8 languages, and enjoys entertaining guests with jokes, riddles and space facts. If he's in the mood, he may even show you his dance moves!
Relax at the poolside with friends and family, with a refreshing drink from the Atmosphere Bar North. From Signature Cocktails, beers, coladas, soft drinks, coffee and tea there is something to suit everyone's taste.
Sit back and enjoy the fun with an exclusive signature cocktail at the Carousel Lounge, a glamorous and modern technology-packed venue, designed specifically to meet the needs of Carousel Productions at Sea. This custom-built lounge covers 1,000 sq.m. and can accommodate up to 400 guests. Guests can enjoy a cocktail with a pre-show followed by this unique experience
(not included in the cruise fare, limited spaces, a signature cocktail package needs to be booked).
There are infinite choices in this ideal spot to join friends for an aperitif before a meal, or for a refreshing drink at any time of day. From traditional aperitifs, our Signature Cocktails to the contemporary classics, there is something to suit your taste.
This warm, elegant bar offers a carefully selected wine list and creative signature cocktails accompanied by the sound of live jazz music and a pop-up art gallery.
In addition, discover the Art Wall and the current exhibition of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, the pioneers of Pop Art.
Atmospheric and charismatic, our traditional British pub is the perfect setting to drop in for a pint. Serving beer, premium spirits and a wide array of beer based cocktails, the pub is an ideal place to kick back and have fun. If hunger kicks in, you can also enjoy burgers, hotdogs and the traditional beer battered fish and chips made with the freshest ingredients by our talented chefs to satisfy your hunger pangs.
This futuristic venue is much more than just a bar. It's an immersive entertainment experience.
Featuring Rob, the first humanoid robotic bartender at sea, the MSC Starship Club takes our guests to a different world.
Not only can Rob mix a range of signature cosmic drinks, he also speaks 8 languages, and enjoys entertaining guests with jokes, riddles and space facts. If he's in the mood, he may even show you his dance moves!
Enjoy spectacular views in this elegant lounge, offering the Yacht Club bar list of spirits, craft cocktails, beers and wines, soft drinks and coffee drinks. You can also enjoy a fine selection of gourmet finger food throughout the day.
Virtuosa Bar & Lounge is located on Deck 6.
MSC Aurea Spa with its thermal area, professional massages, body treatments, facials and beauty services.
Panoramic gym equipped with the latest Technogym machines, 5 outstanding pools and the TOP 19 Exclusive solarium
SPA & BEAUTY
Feeling healthy and looking your best is a part of the MSC Cruises experience. Try something new, like high-tech beauty treatments, a soothing sauna or enjoy a Balinese massage. Book now one of our spa packages and take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.
SPORT & FITNESS
A voyage with MSC Cruises brings you the leisure time and the facilities to maintain and build your fitness thanks to a wide choice of Sports Facilities and a state-of-the art Sports Centre with fabulous sea views. You can admire the panorama, burn off calories and keep in shape. Whether you prefer to train alone, love a workout in company or live to compete, you’ll find just what you need.
PLEASE NOTE:
In order to grant the best experience to our guests, all Thermal Area experiences are available by appointment only.
Access to the MSC Aurea Spa is only permitted for guests over the age of 18.
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Due to the increased Health & Safety measures in order to grant a safe cruise for all our guests, depending on ship-class, the following experiences will be closed until further notice: Steam Rooms, Heat Baths Whirlpools, Ice & Snow Experiences. Saunas, Salt Relax Room, Harmonic Relax Rooms, Experience Showers, Heated Loungers will remain open to our guests.
Cabin Facilities
Accessible cabins, fitted out especially for guests with disabilities and/or reduced mobility, are available on every ship in the fleet. Guests requiring an accessible cabin can request it at the time of booking.
The accessible cabins are larger and offer more space for movement than regular cabins, and come with extra facilities and equipment to meet special needs.
Reduced Mobility
All decks, public areas and tenders are designed to be as accessible as possible for guests with reduced mobility. There might be ports or tender services you may not access with a mobility device as we cannot lift it. In addition, there are varying numbers of specially fitted-out cabins available on each ship in the fleet. For safety reasons, guests requiring assistance may be requested to travel with a carer, depending on the specific route.
Wheelchairs are available on board our ships, for the use of guests during embarkation and disembarkation only, or in case of emergency. Guests that require constant use of a wheelchair or any other form of support must bring their own equipment with them. It is the responsibility of the guest to check with the relevant producers/suppliers that this equipment is safe to take on board and use on a cruise ship, and to organise both its delivery to the departure terminal in good time for embarkation, and its collection at the end of the cruise.
For detailed information on the ports of call and excursions suitable for passengers who experience mobility problems, read the relevant pages in this section, and once on board check the accuracy of the information provided.
Hearing Impairments
For safety reasons, guests with hearing disabilities must travel with a carer. Passengers with partial hearing disabilities can travel alone, only if they request the installation of a TDD System kit in their cabin. This kit, available in limited numbers on all ships, includes light and vibrating devices, a text phone and an analogue alarm clock.
Furthermore, wireless amplifiers and indicator lights are available in the theatre and other rooms. Indicator lights are also available in the lifts.
Children with Special Needs
Children with special needs have normal access to all on-board services and facilities. Although the entertainment staff do not offer a childcare service, they are trained to provide a wide range of entertainment aimed specifically at children.
All children, including those with special needs, are assigned to a certain entertainment area depending on their age. If necessary, children or young people with special needs can be placed with a lower age group (with the agreement of their parents), or they can take part in specific activities, together with their parents if required.
Excursions
The majority of excursions are fully accessible, however we would recommend that all our guests to read-through the programme of available tours at the Excursion Office on board.
MSC Cruises has obtained a certification from Bureau Veritas to provide gluten-free menus worldwide (food code: 20 ppm) on all ships. Please check availability when booking. On MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera and MSC Lirica guests can find only a limited selection of pre-packaged gluten-free snacks such as, biscuits, croissants, sponge cakes and muffins. Guests with food intolerances and/or allergies must inform MSC Cruises of their needs via the Special Needs Form and, once on board, confirm their requirements at Reception-Guest Service and/or with the Maître d’hôtel.
Kosher meals (pre-packaged breakfast, lunch and dinner) may be available on board for an additional charge starting from €25 pp/day. Kosher meals can be consumed in the main restaurants and must be booked at least 3 weeks before ship’s departure.
Halal products (beef, lamb and poultry) may be available on board following former request of the guest at least two months before departure.
The medical facilities and equipment on board may not be technically adequate to deal with a birth or pregnancy complications. Therefore, for safety reasons, we cannot admit women on board who will have reached or exceeded their twenty-fourth week of pregnancy by the end of the cruise. Regardless of the stage of pregnancy, a doctor should be consulted before setting off on a cruise to evaluate whether the guest is fit to travel.
Casual wear is advised is advised for life onboard and shore excursions. For informal evenings, summery dresses for women and a lightweight jacket for men are recommended. For Gala evenings and Parties, slightly more formal dress is advised. For any formal evenings, cocktail dresses for ladies, and a lightweight suit or dinner jacket for the gentlemen onboard.
MSC Cruises advise bringing a jumper or shawl in your luggage to be prepared for changes in temperature in-between the air conditioned interior of the ship and the deck areas.
For visits to religious sites, appropriate clothing is recommended∘. This means covering knees, shoulders, and no low-cut tops.
All MSC cruise ships have a well-equipped Medical Centre, supervised by a ship’s doctor and other medical personnel. The Medical Centre is open at the times advertised in the ship’s Daily Programme. Emergency services are available round the clock by calling the Medical Emergency number. Excluding emergencies, medical services carry a fee and prices are available on board. Guests who incur medical expenses during their cruise can ask their insurance company for reimbursement once ashore.
Dialysis
Guests undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatment can travel as normal, bringing with them all medicines and equipment that may be required during the cruise. The relevant medical treatment is available through the on-board medical facilities.
Equipment and machinery for haemodialysis treatment will only be carried on board by specialized independent companies on certain routes. For further information on this service, please contact your travel agent.
In line with global standards, smoking areas on board are fewer than non-smoking areas and are indicated by signage and ashtrays.
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies and anywhere not expressly indicated by signage and ashtrays.
The Company reserves the right to levy a fee should passengers be found smoking in non-designated areas of the vessel. Repeatedly smoking in non-smoking areas can ultimately lead to disembarkation.
We remind you that throwing cigarette butts or anything else overboard at sea is strictly prohibited as it may seriously put in danger safety at sea.
Wi-Fi is available on board all of our ships.
Satellite Internet Access is available in all public areas of the ship and in most cabins, including all MSC Yacht Club suites. All you need is one of our Satellite Internet Access packages and a mobile internet device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.).
You can also access the internet without the need for a mobile device, by using the computers in the Internet Café on board.
When at sea, it is not possible to access the internet using a high-speed broadband connection as you would on land. Instead, internet connectivity on board is provided by links between the ship and communications satellites in orbit far above the Earth.
Suitably trained and certified guide dogs are allowed on board all ships, assuming that they are in a good state of health and possess all necessary documents for entering the foreign countries visited during the cruise.
The guest will be informed in advance about the accommodation made for the animal, the facilities available (if required) and the embarking and disembarking procedure.
The guest is personally responsible (with the aid of the carer if applicable) for the custody, feeding and general care of the animal during the whole stay on board.
The company uses six main languages for its communications: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. The order in which these languages appear is determined exclusively by the number of guests in each language group as a proportion of our total guests. The cabin information booklet and other printed material used on board are available in different versions for each of the six languages listed above. The order of the languages used in our menus changes depending on the area of the world in which each ship is located.
For us sustainability means protecting the environment, supporting the people who work with us and choose to travel with us, as well as the communities and places that we visit and do business with.
Our sustainability programme is organised around four key pillars: Planet, People, Place and Procurement. This translates into a drive to continuously improve our fleet’s environmental performance; caring for all employees and promoting diversity and inclusion; working to ensure that our impact on the coastal communities that we reach remains positive; and responsibly sourcing the products and services that we purchase.
Sustainability it also means putting the safety of our crew and guests at the center of everything. In 2020, due to the extraordinary circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic we had to halt all our operations and repatriate thousands of guests and crew home in a matter of days. Furthermore we had to secure our business, adapt our operations and prepare for a safe return of guests thanks to an industry-leading Health & Safety protocol.
MSC Virtuosa is one of the most environmentally-sound ships at sea and an energy-efficient role model for modern cruising.
Air emissions
- 98% reduction of sulphur oxide (SOx) and 90% reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions thanks to the most advanced technologies.
Energy efficiency
- Wide range of energy-saving equipment to maximise efficiency such as smart heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
Wastewater & Protecting Marine Life
- Advanced wastewater treatment system with higher purification standards than most wastewater treatment facilities ashore.
Discover more on how the MSC Group is actively contributing to impactful environmental conservation and humanitarian programs at the MSC Foundation Centre on board.
Everyone loves the feel of freshly-laundered clothes and the convenience of a same-day laundry service.
Extend the relaxation after a wonderful long holiday by returning home with your shirts and trousers washed, dried and ready to put away
Take advantage of our laundry packages any time, even the last day of your cruise. That's why we offer several Laundry Service Packages to choose from.
For a modest single charge, you and every traveller in your cabin can use the service whenever you like for up to 20 items per cabin per cruise.
Simply leave your items for collection before 9am on any day except the last day of your cruise, and they’ll be returned freshly laundered by 5pm on the very same day.
Now isn’t that a clean sight better? Take advantage of our pre-boarding rates now!
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